1. | It decreases the productivity of inbred population, after continuous inbreeding. |
2. | It decreases homozygosity. |
3. | It exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection. |
4. | Elimination of less desirable genes and accumulation of superior genes takes place due to it. |
1. | Fertilised eggs at 4 to 6 cells - stages are recovered non-surgically from a super-ovulating cow and transferred to a surrogate mother. |
2. | It is used to increase herd size in a short time |
3. | Cow is administered with hormones to induce super-ovulation. |
4. | Super-ovulating cow is either mated with an elite bull or is artificially inseminated |
The term 'Blue Revolution' is related with :
1. Various crop plants and their by-products
2. Development of water reservoirs
3. Honey and its by-products
4. Fishery industry
Select the incorrect statement with respect to inbreeding of animals.
1. | It is used for evolving pure lines in cattle. |
2. | It helps in accumulation of superior genes and elimination of less desirable genes. |
3. | It decreases homozygosity. |
4. | It exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection. |
Assertion (A): | Spirulina is a microbe that can be used for reducing the environmental pollution. |
Reason (R): | Spirulina is a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, and vitamins. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
3. | (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. |
4. | (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. |
Match List - I with List - II
List - I | List - II |
(a) Protoplast fusion | (i) Totipotency |
(b) Plant tissue culture | (ii) Pomato |
(c) Meristem culture | (iii) Somaclones |
(d) Micropropagation | (iv) Virus free plants |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |
1. | (iii) | (iv) | (i) | (ii) |
2. | (iv) | (iii) | (ii) | (i) |
3. | (iii) | (iv) | (ii) | (i) |
4. | (ii) | (i) | (iv) | (iii) |
Mutations in plant cells can be induced by:
1. Gamma rays
2. Zeatin
3. Kinetin
4. Infrared rays
Which of the following is not an objective of Biofortification in crops?
1. Improve vitamin content
2. Improve micronutrient and mineral content
3. Improve protein content
4. Improve resistance to diseases
Which of the following is not a step in Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer Technology (MOET)?
1. | Cow is fertilized by artificial insemination |
2. | Fertilized eggs are transferred to surrogate mothers at 8-32 cell stage |
3. | Cow is administered hormone having LH like activity for superovulation |
4. | Cow yields about 6-8 eggs at a time |